Love Makes a Difference

Today is The Day!  I had to be at the Cancer Care Center by 7 a.m. for my initial blood work and education.  I was more relaxed than I thought I would be given how much I had freaked out while waiting for my port-a-cath procedure!  The nurses here are kind and very professional.  Everyone has put me at ease.  Remember how worried I was about my sore port?  My nurse, Sandy, numbed it right up no problem!

Here I am ready for my first chemo session.  

I get to sit in a comfy chair that even heats up or massages me!  I can watch TV or work on my computer.  I brought a bag full of things to do just in case... my coloring, a book to read, a journal to write in, and some medical information.  

My vantage point from my cozy chair!

TRUTH:  The love and care of friends lifts you up.  Friends have been delivering delicious, nutritious dinners, I have been receiving encouraging cards, text messages, and notes.  This morning a dear friend dropped in for a hug and some encouraging words while I was getting my blood drawn.  My bestie sent an amazing care package with 20+ individually wrapped (in my favorite color!) gifts, with notes of love attached to each one. 

 

Notes of encouragement I received this morning

 Package of love and care from a dear friend

I can't tell you how much each gesture, large or small, has filled my heart.  I feel like they add up into a positive account inside me, fortifying me for the difficulties I will face.  I have no idea how I can ever repay all of the love that has been shared with me, but I do intend to pass it on.  

A sweet friend thought I needed a crown for chemo days.  I put it on right when I got home! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have you had experience with chemotherapy that you would like to share?  I'd love to hear from you.  Speak your truth in the comments below.